Additionally, there is a new trend in super efficient gasoline motors that is even providing competition to electric models.

Some of these highly efficient units can produce up to 40 mpg on the highway and are significantly cheaper than their electric siblings. These are automobiles from which we expect a large impression on the green car market of 2011 and 2012, especially because of the incredibly high gas prices that we are currently facing.

Then there is the trend of the all-electric vehicle that has come forward as a force to be reckoned with for the 2011 model year. Both Nissan and GM have released electrically powered, plug-in automobiles with next to nothing CO2 emissions rates that break new boundaries in the world of green vehicles.

Although all these new choices and trends only make our job of choosing the best green automobiles harder, it is all good news for you as consumers. There are more green automobiles to pick from than ever in the history of green automobiles, and this time around, we are certain that there is a green car for everyone.

Ten Best Green Automobiles: Number One

2011 Nissan Leaf – comparable to 99 miles per gallon

With a price, distance, and space combo that puts the icing on the cake, the Nissan Leaf is one of those purely electric cars that is within the reach of just about anyone. According to figures provided by the EPA, the Leaf can get over 70 miles on a single charge, an approximation of 100 mpg. Even though it might not be the best for cross country voyages, if you are looking for an automobile to scoot around town in, the Nissan Leaf is as green as they come.

Ten Best Green Automobiles: Number Two

2011 Chevy Volt – comparable to 93 miles per gallon

The Volt by Chevy has a top range of 380 miles – the first 35 of which are purely electric. After the charge has run low, the ultra-light gasoline engine runs the vehicle for the rest. The Volt has a beautiful look and feel to it, and, as far as green cars go, is about the most fun we've had with green to date.

Ten Best Green Automobiles: Number Three

2011 Toyota Prius – 51 miles per gallon in the city and 48 on the freeway

One of the earliest and most popular electric cars, the Prius is still consistently great for squeezing the miles out of your rare gasoline fill ups. Unlike other electric models, no tweaks are required to your driving habits to get the best out of its green technology.

Ten Best Green Automobiles: Number Four

2011 Lexus CT 200h – 43 miles per gallon around town and 40 on the freeway

This is an electric automobile that looks no different from the majority of automobiles on the road – and maybe even a little sportier. The latest Lexus is a nimble hatchback that can compete with a Toyota Prius in speed and miles per gallon but is even more reactive and lively. There is a Sport mode on this reasonably inexpensive Lexus that adds a powerful boost for when you don't want to remember you're driving an electric.

Ten Best Green Automobiles: Number Five

2011 Honda Insight – 40 miles per gallon in the city and 43 on the freeway

The cheapest electric car ever just got cheaper with the Honda Insight's brand new basic price tag of just less than $19,000. It gets an average of 41 mpg which puts the Insight squarely in third place of the most efficient electric automobiles on the market.